Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. is thrilled to announce that eFootball™ has won the “Best Ongoing” category of Google Play Best of 2025.
The “Google Play Best of 2025” recognizes apps, games, and other content that gained popularity on Google Play in Japan that year, selecting those that excelled in user experience and continuous service . The “Best Ongoing” category, in which eFootball™ was honored, is an award given to apps and games that have enjoyed long-term user support and continuously provide new value through in-game updates and improvements.
Since its launch in 1995, eFootball™ has been loved by football fans worldwide, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. In 2021, the series underwent rebranding, transitioning to a free-to-play, GaaS model. By directly incorporating user feedback, we have not only established a better operational framework but also pursued an authentic football experience through continuous in-game updates. This includes providing the latest player data and hosting events aligned with the real global football scene. These efforts have been highly recognized, leading to this award.
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It is a great honor for us. We sincerely thank all users worldwide for enjoying and supporting eFootball™. Also the biggest festival in football will be coming Next year. Our entire development team will continue striving to deliver passionate and enjoyable football experiences, so we ask for your continued support of eFootball™.
To commemorate winning the “Best Ongoing” category of Google Play Best of 2025, users will get Chance Deal x1 for "Special Player List" being available from November 20 after the in-game maintenance.
Enjoy eFootball™ and don't miss this opportunity.
*Applies to customers whose Country/Region of Residence is set to “Japan”.
Konami Digital Entertainment will continue challenging itself to improve service quality and develop new content, aiming to provide timeless appeal to football fans across generations.
About eFootball™
eFootball™ has been loved by football fans around the world since its launch in 1995 as "Winning Eleven," and the total number of sales and downloads now exceeds 900 million. In "Dream Team" mode, players can acquire and train players who have excelled in real matches, players from notable leagues, and legendary players who have made their mark in football history to create your own original team and enjoy competitive matches with their original team. Additionally, in “Co-op,” users can experience the excitement of cooperative play with up to 3 vs 3 online. The game has also been used as a competitive title in various esports tournaments in Japan and overseas, spreading the joy of football through digital platform around the world.
eFootball™ Official website: https://www.konami.com/efootball/ja/
Official X account: @we_konami
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